"China and the Chinese" by Herbert Allen Giles is a series of early 20th-century talks that shine a light on Chinese society for Western readers. The book journeys through Chinese language, books, traditions, and government, showing the deep history and complicated nature of China and its people. It starts off by highlighting the importance of the Chinese language and how it is key to understanding Chinese culture. Giles points out the differences between spoken and written Chinese, noting how tones and unique characters make it hard to learn. He also mentions the growth of Chinese studies in the West, with new academic programs being created for it. The book starts off on a path to connect cultures and spark curiosity in the many details of Chinese living and thinking.
China and the Chinese
By Herbert Allen Giles
Discover a world where language unlocks ancient secrets and culture bridges East and West.
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About the AuthorHerbert Allen Giles was a British diplomat and sinologist who was the professor of Chinese at the University of Cambridge for 35 years. Giles was educated at Charterhouse School before becoming a British diplomat in China. He modified a Mandarin Chinese romanization system established by Thomas Wade, resulting in the widely known Wade–Giles Chinese romanization system. Among his many works were translations of the Analects of Confucius, the Lao Tzu , the Chuang Tzu, and, in 1892, the widely published A Chinese–English Dictionary.
Herbert Allen Giles was a British diplomat and sinologist who was the professor of Chinese at the University of Cambridge for 35 years. Giles was educated at Charterhouse School before becoming a British diplomat in China. He modified a Mandarin Chinese romanization system established by Thomas Wade, resulting in the widely known Wade–Giles Chinese romanization system. Among his many works were translations of the Analects of Confucius, the Lao Tzu , the Chuang Tzu, and, in 1892, the widely published A Chinese–English Dictionary.
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